Production Engineering Intern

Benchmark Space Systems • Burlington, VT

48d • Onsite

About The Position

Benchmark Space Systems is looking for a Production Engineering Intern to join our team for the summer of 2026. In this role, you will work closely with engineers and technicians to build and test technologies supporting the next-generation of in-space propulsion products for small satellites. Interns will gain valuable knowledge in industry best practices. This internship is on-site at our Burlington, VT location. About Benchmark: At Benchmark Space Systems , we're pioneering the future of in-space mobility. Our propulsion technologies provide satellites the ability to maneuver, avoid collisions, and maximize mission potential—all while contributing to a safer, more sustainable space environment. Backed by recent funding and a growing slate of new flight contracts for government and commercial customers, we're building a workplace where bold ideas and passionate people thrive. Engineers, innovators, and problem-solvers at Benchmark tackle some of the toughest challenges in spaceflight, working together to turn cutting-edge concepts into real-world solutions. If you're ready to help shape the next era of spaceflight, there's never been a better time to join Benchmark Space Systems.

Requirements

• Candidates must be enrolled in an accredited college or university and seeking a degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or a similar degree.
• U.S. Person required.
• Strong organization, record-keeping, and written/verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Be/become proficient in: Microsoft & Adobe Suite as well as possess the ability, agility, and can-do attitude to work in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced and matrixed cross-functional environment.
• Ability, agility, and can-do attitude to work in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced, and matrixed cross-functional environment.
• Able to collaborate in a multi-team environment to plan and accomplish tasks and meet objectives.
• Uses effective written, visual presentation, and oral strategies to communicate technical problems and concepts to a range of technical and non-technical audiences.

Nice To Haves

• Previous internship or research experience in the space industry is a plus, but not required.
• Previous internship or research experience related to chemical propulsion or small satellite technologies.
• Aerospace, rocketry, or other engineering club experience.
• Experience working on a project that produced flight hardware.
• Working within a PDM and MRP systems.
• Inventory management and material handling experience.
• Ability to read and understand mechanical and electrical drawings, diagrams, schematics, and manuals.

Responsibilities

• Creating travelers to document assembly processes.
• Creating and managing assembly and testing schedule.
• Creating and managing production process.
• Documenting as built assembly records using Manufacturing orders and Assembly Component Reports.
• Generating Nonconformance reports to document nonconformances.
• Identifying production improvements to reduce cost and schedule.
• Managing controlled inventory.
• Vendor communications.
• Take direction and effectively balance multiple projects/workloads simultaneously.
• At all times, maintain Benchmark's outstanding reputation for operating at the highest levels of honesty, integrity, accountability, and transparency.

Benefits

• Interns will be matched with a mentor in chosen area of interest/study.
• All interns work directly with multiple engineers and will participate in the production process.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Housing assistance available for out-of-state candidates.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern